Thai and Deads

Workout 30 December 2009:

Muay Thai training and conditioning, 30 minutes

Deadlift, five sets of five reps

Results: 185-205-225-240-250lbs
Previous best: 185-205-235-255-275lbs (9 Apr 09)

It felt good to get in some high-intensity Muay Thai training. Today's focus was on incorporating plyometrics into kicking techniques so I can hit harder and much faster. It will take quite a bit more practice until the movements become less awkward and I gain a better sense of balance.

Since I was thoroughly warmed up after Muay Thai, I did a 5x5 of heavy deadlifts. The lifts felt great and since I was able to keep good form, my back wasn't overly stressed. I still have a ways to go since my 1RM of a deadlift is almost 350lbs, so I should be able to come close to a 5x5 of nearly 300lbs.